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Garfield and Mesa Counties
Event Location and Details:
CSU Western Campus
WCRC-Orchard Mesa
3170 B 1/2 Rd,
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Wednesday, February 5th
Time: TBD, evening
Description:
Join us to connect around our local food systems and the parts we play in feeding the Western Slope!
Contact:
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
Delta, Montrose, Gunnison,
SW CO, Ouray Counties
Event Location and Details:
Location: Ute Indian Museum.
Monday, March 3, 3:45-7pm
Description:
Join us to connect around our local food systems and the parts we play in feeding the Western Slope!
Contact:
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
CNCC Craig Campus
2801 West 9th St
Craig, CO 81625
Event Location and Details:
CNCC Craig Campus
2801 West 9th St
Craig, CO 81625
Wednesday March 5th
9am-6pm
Description:
Learn about successful economic development initiatives, innovative programs, and best practices from other communities and regions across the state. This includes insights into addressing common challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. Understand broader statewide initiatives and programs, such as the Colorado Food Summit and the NSF Colo-Wyo Engine and how they connect to regional efforts.
Connect with a diverse network of peers, including elected officials, business leaders, economic development professionals, government agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions. This fosters collaboration and potential partnerships.
Discover new resources, tools, and strategies for economic development, often presented by local, state, and national experts. This can include information on funding opportunities, technical assistance, and best practice models.
Gain a deeper understanding of the specific economic context of the host region, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This provides valuable context for discussions and potential collaborations.
Participate in targeted professional development sessions, focusing on relevant skills and knowledge for economic development professionals.
Contact:
Agenda:
Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan Counties; Ute Mtn Ute and Southern Ute Tribal Nations; 4 Corners
Event Location and Details:
Ridgewood Events Center, Blue Lake Ranch,
16919 Hwy 140 Hesperus, Colorado 81326
Wednesday, April 2nd
Time: 9am-1pm
Description:
Our 3rd Semi-Annual Southwest Colorado Food & Agriculture Summit aims to bring together all of the voices in our region’s food and agricultural system so that we can get to know one another, understand shared and distinct challenges and opportunities within our respective sectors, identify opportunities to address some of these locally, and highlight those to elevate at the state or federal level. Additionally, we will begin to develop a shared vision for what SW Colorado food and agriculture issues we want to bring forward at Colorado State University’s 2025 statewide Colorado Food Summit. Our day will include a locally-sourced lunch and several facilitated conversations. In addition to attendees representing all sectors of agriculture, food retail, and food access, we have asked our local, state, and federal policy makers, as well as, our region’s various support and funding entities to attend in a ‘listening and learning’ role, so that their work can best support your needs.
Contact:
rachel@goodfoodcollective.org
970-403-5347
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
Garfield and Mesa Counties
Event Location and Details:
CSU Western Campus
WCRC-Orchard Mesa
3170 B 1/2 Rd,
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Wednesday, February 5th
Time: TBD, evening
Description:
Join us to connect around our local food systems and the parts we play in feeding the Western Slope!
Contact:
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
Delta, Montrose, Gunnison,
SW CO, Ouray Counties
Event Location and Details:
Location: Ute Indian Museum.
Monday, March 3, 3:45-7pm
Description:
Join us to connect around our local food systems and the parts we play in feeding the Western Slope!
Contact:
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
CNCC Craig Campus
2801 West 9th St
Craig, CO 81625
Event Location and Details:
CNCC Craig Campus
2801 West 9th St
Craig, CO 81625
Wednesday March 5th
9am-6pm
Description:
Learn about successful economic development initiatives, innovative programs, and best practices from other communities and regions across the state. This includes insights into addressing common challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. Understand broader statewide initiatives and programs, such as the Colorado Food Summit and the NSF Colo-Wyo Engine and how they connect to regional efforts.
Connect with a diverse network of peers, including elected officials, business leaders, economic development professionals, government agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions. This fosters collaboration and potential partnerships.
Discover new resources, tools, and strategies for economic development, often presented by local, state, and national experts. This can include information on funding opportunities, technical assistance, and best practice models.
Gain a deeper understanding of the specific economic context of the host region, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This provides valuable context for discussions and potential collaborations.
Participate in targeted professional development sessions, focusing on relevant skills and knowledge for economic development professionals.
Contact:
Agenda:
Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan Counties; Ute Mtn Ute and Southern Ute Tribal Nations; 4 Corners
Event Location and Details:
Ridgewood Events Center, Blue Lake Ranch,
16919 Hwy 140 Hesperus, Colorado 81326
Wednesday, April 2nd
Time: 9am-1pm
Description:
Our 3rd Semi-Annual Southwest Colorado Food & Agriculture Summit aims to bring together all of the voices in our region’s food and agricultural system so that we can get to know one another, understand shared and distinct challenges and opportunities within our respective sectors, identify opportunities to address some of these locally, and highlight those to elevate at the state or federal level. Additionally, we will begin to develop a shared vision for what SW Colorado food and agriculture issues we want to bring forward at Colorado State University’s 2025 statewide Colorado Food Summit. Our day will include a locally-sourced lunch and several facilitated conversations. In addition to attendees representing all sectors of agriculture, food retail, and food access, we have asked our local, state, and federal policy makers, as well as, our region’s various support and funding entities to attend in a ‘listening and learning’ role, so that their work can best support your needs.
Contact:
rachel@goodfoodcollective.org
970-403-5347
Agenda:
Make connections across our food system.
Bring awareness to common ground we hold.
Begin the conversation about opportunities & issues in our food system.
Help inform the statewide Colorado Food Summit through representation
of Mesa & Garfield counties input.
We invite anyone connected to Colorado’s food system to be a part of this important discussion. Please add your email here to stay up to date with the latest information about the regional and statewide gatherings.
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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